Procedures en ceremoniën rond de kroning van Willem en Maria tot koning en koningin van Engeland, 1689 1689

Romeyn de Hooghe created this print titled "Procedures en ceremoniën rond de kroning van Willem en Maria tot koning en koningin van Engeland, 1689". It depicts the coronation of William and Mary as King and Queen of England. The print captures the historical moment of William and Mary's ascent to the English throne, reflecting the complex interplay between Dutch and English politics. The detailed scenes of the coronation ceremony invite reflection upon gender and power. Mary's co-rule with William challenged traditional patriarchal norms, yet the print also reinforces the conventional representation of monarchy and royal authority. De Hooghe uses his skills as an engraver to highlight the grandeur of the monarchy. Consider how the print functions as a form of political propaganda, legitimizing the new monarchs and shaping public perception of their reign. How does de Hooghe invite the viewer to partake in the drama and spectacle of the coronation?